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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
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To the Chronicle.


Since my last communication it
seems that gubernatorial and legisla-
tive powers in Tennessee are having
rapid convulsions overthe "magnanimi-
ty Of nonentity." Trying to retard the
progressive people of this grand old
commonwealth, scattering obstacles IN
the pathEay of persevering legislators
that will terminate into full Republi-
canism.
The roster shows the absense of one
distinguished feature, necessary TO good
legislation. What is that? Brains in
some Of tlsem. There is always set
of incorrigible ~renegades who want to
gain notoriety and wear the lanrels.
Mr.. Editor you are to be congratu-
lated on the healthy growth of the
the CHRONICLE both in subscribers and
good reading matter. GAINESVILLE with
such an able corps OF journals will
he one of the leading cities of Tennes-
see. 1t is unsurpassed by any other
city for enterprising men, who know a
good thing when they see it.
PERSONALS.
Miss Laura Carter, of IBennettstown,
has been visiting in tOwn,this week.
Miss Emma and Elmira Keats of
Stewart couny, were in town this week
shopping.
Miss Emma Cooper, is Westinghouse
in Nashville.
Miss Sallie Tuck, OF this vicinity, is
visiting her old associates in Clarks-
willie.
Miss Ruth Cooper is paying her
brother In Illinois, her spring happi-
ness and presence.
Miss Halle Rives is the guest OF
friends in Hopkinsyille.
Miss Cattle Bcuf, of the High School,
visited her relatives last Friday, who
lives in Stewart county.
Prof. S. l.. Frogge II attending the
quarterly meeting at Roaring Spring.
Z. E. Pate is p. G. OF said meeting.
Mr.. George ID. Free paid flying
visit to Stewart county this week on
business.
Miss Minnie Richards, who has been
visiting friends and relatives and Stew
art county, passed through town this
week, accompanied by Mr.. B. II. Free
en- route for Church Hill. Miss Minnie
is most estimable young lady.
Mr.. A. B. Maxey, of GAINESVILLE is in
the city renovating feathers, he will
leave soon.
Mr.. George Clark OF RussellviIle, has
been visiting the Misses Tuck, the
past week. Mr.. Spring has come to
stay and has omnipresent engagements.
DEMosEHENEs.
Christian, county, Feb. 10, 1887.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Liver, Blood, and lungs.

If you feel duh. drowsy, dcbilitated, have
on face or body, frequent headache or dlzzi-
ness bad taste In mouth, internal heat or
chills, alternating with hot flushcs, low spirits
and gloomy forebodings, irregular appetite,
and coated tongue, You are suffering from
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, AMI TORPID
Liver, or "BiliOusness.o In many
cases only part Of these symptoms nre expo
rlenoed. As o remedy For oil such cases,
DIR. Picrcc's Golden Medical Dis
coysry Ia unsurpassed.
For Weak LungG, Splitting of
BLOOD, ShOrfucss OF Breath, Bron-
ohills, Asthma, severe Coughs, and
kindred affections, II Is an efficient remedy.
Sold ny DRUGGISTS, ut $1.00, or SIX
RoEELEs for $500.
Send ten cents In stamps for DR.. Pierce's
book on Consumption. Address,
Worlds Dispcnsary Medical Assoc
eciatiOn, G63 Main Street, BUFFALO, N. Y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
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CURES ALI. HU1IORs,

from common Blotch, or Eruption,
% tho worst SerOfhia. SnIt- rIaeum,
"Feycr sores,o scaly or Rough
blood are conquered by this powerful, puri-
flying, and inyigorating medicine. Great
Eating UIcere rapidly heal under its be-
nfgn influence. Especially has II manifested
B6lls, Cnrbun clcs, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
uIOus Sores and Swelfings, Hip
Joint Disense, White SWeIIinga,
.GOitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents in stamps for q
large treatise, with colored plates, on Skin
Diseases, or the same amount for treatise
on Scrolulous Affections.
THE BLOOD IS TIE LEEE.o
Thoroughly cleanse 1t by using Dr. Piorcc's
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
dtgcsfio OH, a fair skin, buoynnt spir-
its, and vital strength, will be established.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

We haye great confidence in the iu-
ture and popularity Of the Knights OF
Labor Grand March. 1t has the true
ring and will in short time become.
popular by young and old musicians,
and will no doubt be welcomed by no
one more than by the members OF the
K of L. order, I. v. Powderly. Price
40 cts, duet so cts. Ign. Fischer, pub
Usher, Toledo, ..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

THE Lundi Club will meet at Mr..
Cookies Monday, Feb. %. Subject,
Norway and Sweden. Politics, Mr..
F. D. Daniel; History, Miss E Bailey;
Religion, Mr.. ]. NJ. Shire; myths and
legends, Miss Ruth Faxpn; selection,
Mrs. Byrne; Miss Am, Wilson; Music,
Misses Poston, Hendrick, Tyler, ].
Bailey, S. ]. Hodgson, Jno. Macrae,
Ross Fsxon. w. B, LUTON. Sec'y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
CONSUMPTION.

which is scrofuin OF the Lungs, Is mr.
rested and cured by thisremcdy, If tnkcn be-
fore the last stages OF the disease are reached.
From its marvellous power over this terribly
fatal disease, when first offering this now
celebrated remedy to the public, DR.. PIERCE
thought seriously of calling 1t his Soon
sumption Curc,o but abandoned that
name as too limited for q medicine which,
from It's wonderful combination of tonic, or
strengthening. Alternative, or bood-clcansinR,
anti-bllious, pectorhl, and nutrltlve proper
ties, 10 unequaled, not only ms n remedy for
nuaoa ~ fha
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Planters Warehouse.

II. II. WALKER q Co., ofthe Planters Ware
house, sold for the week ending February "a,
IL Hhds., as follows:
Hogsheads Leaf:
5 90, 90, o, 40.
SHogsheads Lugs
8 40, 3 30, 3 co. 49, 200, 40, 1 20, 1 40
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

EVERYBODY needs spring medicine.
By using Ayers Sarsaparilla, the blood
is thoroughly cleansed and invigorated,
the appetite stimulated, and the systenk
prepared to resist the diseases peculiar
to the summer months. Ask for Ayers
SarsaparIlla. Take no other.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Bailey Warehouse.

SHELBY & RUDOLPH, Of the Bailey Wares
house, sold for the week ending February "a,
1887, 10 hogsheads, as follows:
II Hhds. New Low Leaf:
90, 90, 8 30. 20, 10, 50, 4 05, A 80
4 so, %, 4 90.
Hhds. Cid Low Leaf
3 so, So
| HID. Old Trash Iugs
l so, l 50, | 90, 80, 90, 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

rnose, offensive or otherwise, partial loss OF
! smell. taste, or hearing, weak eyes, duh pain
sands, of cases terminate In consumption.
DIR. Sage's CATARRH REMEDY cures the worst
, cases of Cntarrh, "Cold la the Hend,T
and. Catarrhal Headache. 90 cents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

REAL estate is rapidly changing
hands at advancing rates in Nashville.
There's life in the old land yet.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
GAINESVILLE Tobacco MaTEss
CLARKsvTLLr, Trng., Feb. "A, iss7

CLARKsvILLE, TENN, Feb. "a, 1887.
The attendance a. the tobacco board was
full this week, with larger receipts. The sales
amounted to about 300 hhds. The quality was
generally common, and many samples offered
In bad keeping order. Prices were easier on
poor sorts In bad order. A few hhds. OF better
quality appeared and brought full prizes.
We uuota. ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Grange Warehouse.

HERNDoN, HALLuMs q Co., OF the Grana,
warehouse sold for the week ending February
"a, 1887, 1873 hogsheads as follows.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Peoples Warehouse.

HANCOCK, FRASER q RAGsDALE, OF the Peo-
pies Warehouse, sold for the week ending
February "a, 1897, 81 hogsheads as follow:
81 hhds. Leaf SO 10 to 80.
~ Hhds. Lugs, 81 10 to 3 IS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Central Warehouse.

KENDRIcK, PETTUs 4 Co., of the Central
Warehouse, sold for the week ending Februa-
~ q. 1887. 100 hogsheads. as follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

Not long after this accident a Mr..
Boilew, tailor by trade, became
enamored with widow, and whilst in a
fit of jealousy, made worse by strong
drink, went down near the spot where
the bridge fell, and after undressing
and carefully placing all his clothing
together with an elegant gold watch and
chain on top of them, he plunged In
and found a watery grave. He was an
excellent workman, and an honest man,
but strong drink was the prime cause
of his last rash act.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26
Gracey Warehouse.

SMITH e. ANDERSON, of the Gracey Ware
house, sold for the week ending February "a,
1887, 30 hogsheads, as follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

NOur city fathers some years ago per-
suaded in their own minds, that an iron
bridge would be daisy thing to span
Red river, between the mouth OF the
river and the present wooden structure
between the city and Providence. The
bridge was built, and about the first man
Mr.. Parrish with a wagon and team,
attempted to cross it, when the heavy
structure tumbled into the river, Grip.
ping him very badly and killing his
team.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

1t was, we think, in 1887, when the
cholera was pretty severe IN this city.
Among the victims to that scourge was
man called Mexican john" he be-
ing native OF Mexico. The boys great
ly enjoyed the fun of seeing John las
SONG horses hogs, or even men and boys
as they were passing the streets. He
was expert at the business, was an in
offensive, INDECENT creature. without
any particular home. He was kindly
cared for, however, when he had the
cholera, and received christian burial.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

A late issue of the Louisville Com
mercial contains the following notice OF
dinner given to Mrs. E. M. Smith
a lady well known to the older citizens
of this city and surrounding country.
Mrs. j. M. Lowe gave a 2 o'clock
dinner Friday, celebrating the eighty
third birthday of her mother, Mrs. E.
M. Smith. Only ladies near the age oil
the lady to whom the dinner was given
in honor of were present. Covers were
spread for sixteen: The table was beau.
tifully decorated, the center piece being
a large cake with eighty-three small col
cored wax candles. Each lady guest
was presented with small bouquet oil
flowers tied with lavender ribbon"
Prior to the death of Col. George
Smith, the husband OF the estimable
lady spoken of above, the family lived
in Clarksville. Col. Smith came from
Statesville, Wilson county, Tenn, in
lS4l. and located at what is now called
the Henry Porter place near this city.
He was, however, partner with T
Barksdale, in the dry goods business al
New Providence, in 1881, and then a
partner in the same business with the
late Allen johnson in 1886, although
he personally attended 10 his mercan,
tile business In Wilson county until his
removal here in 1S4l. He removed to
Port Royal in 1874, but returned To
to this city in 1854, and took charge oil
the Franklin House. He was twice
elected Mayor and served two terms as
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

DHogsheads Lugs: ~.
10, 275, so, go, 200, 30, 90. n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

In the good old days of big boats in
the New Orleans and Nashville trade,
and when our old friend, Mattill was
selling groceries in GAINESVILLE, be had
dutchman named John -, acting
head clerk. One cold winter night,
after John had retired to bed and was
asleep he was aroused from his dreams
OF Faderland, by loud raps at the front
door. He crawled out OF bed, raised
his bed room window and asked,
"Who's dere?" A voice from below
answered, "Come down and sign this
bill o. lading, we have lot of New Or
leans sugar for your house" ~ won't
do it" said John, ats too tam cold, go
to Smitland NIT yer sugar" After
daylight came John went down to the
levee to look after the sugar, but the
boat had carried it off to Smitland or
some other land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

Since the establishment of Billy Nc
Cures rat-proof tobacco warehouse at
the head OF the city wharf, this bust
ness has assumed largely extended pro-
portions. Mr.. Mcclure called his
house "rat proof to rebut the term OF
fire proof claimed by his competitors.
He was, in hisday one ofthe best ware
housemen in this country, and handled
as much tobacco as "any other man. F"
We believe he is now citizen OF Padu.
cab, Ky. Some years prior to going
into the commission business he was
member of the dry goods firm Of Nc
Clure Bros, who did large and lucrs-
tive business at the corner OF the square
and Strawberry Alley. James Nc.
Clure, the senior of the firm, died many
years ago, and was a great loss to the
community. r. w. Mcclure died
sometime after the war, the effects oil
the war having swept his earnings away,
His estimable widow and several chill.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

dren survive him. One OF their clerks,
Mr.. Tom Mcclure, was jolly kind
hearted, sensible Irishman, and created
much amusement from time to time,
N his jocular moods. A lady customer
asked one day 10 look at some hose,
when the very polite Thomas ran down
to the cellar and brought upa lot OF
garden hoes, Of different sizes, and
spreading them on the counter before
his customer, commenced exprirating
upon their respective merits, when he
concluded, the lady quietly informed
him that she wished to buy a supply OF
stockings, as he appeared to be igno-
rant Of the term hose. He produced
the desired article and the trade was
made to the satisfaction 0! both parties.
We recollecta little incident which oc-
Cured in 1910, that will show the true
inwardness OF this same clerk. A fire
broke out in large frame building near
the Washington Hotel, where the Peo-
pies Warehouse now stands, when Mr..
Mcclure dressed in a fine new suit OF
blue broadcloth (the prevailing style)
ran to the fire, climbed up on the burn
ing roof and was mainly instrumental in
extinguishing the flames In doing so,
his clothing was so badly torn that they
were rendered worthless as a dress suit.
In answer to some one who thought
they would console HIM about his mis-
fortune, he replied. II care nothing
about fine clothes il | can save the prop
erty OF a friend"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-02-26

80 Hogsheads Leaf.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
FOSSIL HUMAN REMAINS.

Ell PAs0, Tex, Nov. 30.-Fossil human
remains have been found IN the Diablo
mountains. q range just north of the sta
tion of Carrie, 100 miles east OF Fl PasO.
On the Texas and Pacific Railroad.
The district has been little visited until
lately. when some rich silver deposits Were
found in the range, which led 10 large in
fuX of prospectors. The summit Of the
range j. Of limestone formation, which Is
honeyc0mbed III various places by caves. In
one Of them has been found stone imple-
menJs, bone needles, pieces OF pottery and
other evidences OF human habits-
ton. Bones of extinct species OF animals
ara numerous Among Ihis mass Of pr
historic remains were found portion OF q
mans skeleton Of gigantic size. consisting
os the skull and portion Of the vertebrate.
The skull shows enormous teeth IN a per
lect state OF preservation. Tine remains
are in the possession OF y. a. Oaner, q
CarriZO Station
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
THE BEAN ESTATE.
Taking Testimony in the Famous Tex
as Case.

BONHAM, Tex, Nov. 30-The famous
Tom Bean case came up for trial today in
the county court. The case was called at
9 o'clock, but no action was taken until
80. when the evidence was begun. The
attorney for the man J. ". Saunders with
drew their client from this trial, stating
that, as it was only trial for administra-
torship, they would withhold their evil
dence for the trial for rights of property.
The evidence taken by the attorneys Of DR..
H. p Howard, of San Antonio, is very
managing to Saunders. Some OF the most
important is about as follows:
VIM. Locke, who has resided in this
county for about forty-five years, stated
on the stand that he had known Tom
Bean fully fOrty-ive years; had heard him
speak of his brother, John Bean, who went
to California and died there: had frequent
" heard deceased speak OF his father,
whose name was Coimore Bean. Witness
knew where this Colmore Bean was
buried; the spot being in the English GEM
etery. in the eastern part of the city. He
had heard Col. Bean say that he formerly
lived in Washington, ID. c.
Dr. r. f. M1rsh was placed on the stand
and testified about as follows: Il knew Col.
T. c. Bean; was his medical adviser. In a
conversation with him as to where he came
from, he stated TO me that he was born in
Washington: never heard him say anything
about Saunders"
Robert Inglish, probably one of the oldest
citizens in the county, was next called TO
the stand Mr. Inglish stated that he
had known Col. Bean since 1913. He knew
Tom Bean father, and knew that he was
buried in this city. He had heard
=, 4 II hot l1n how in
Washington, d. c.; was satisfied that
deceased's father was named Colmore
Bean; had frequently heard Col. Bean say
that he had formerly lived in Palmyra,
No, where he moved from Washington,
d. c., and further on he moved to Fay
etteville, Ark, and from thence to Bon
ham, Tex.
The next evidence introduced was a
deposition from Zadoc Williams, of Wash
ington, in which the deponent states that
he knew Colmore Bean in Washington
City Said Colmore Bean was carpenter
by trade and left Washington between
1920 and 1890
Another deposition from Washington,
that of Mary Ann Hutchinson, fully cor
rotated statements made in the foregoing
deposition.
More evidence, in the shape of deposi-
tons from persons in the surrounding
counties, was introduced, and by them 1t
was proven that Thomas c. Bean was born
in Washington, D. c., and had been known
as Tom Bean since quite a young man. 1t
was also proven that he knew nothing of
the surveyors business until after he came
to Fayetteville Ark. which was in 1884,
consequently he could not have murdered
a man in Tennessee with Mr.. Jacob Staff
in 1885
The evidence all being in, court was adj
iourned until O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing The court room was filled with a
crowd of curious listeners. The only topic
for conversation for the past tavo days has
been Tom Bean and the mysc.r1e, which
was recently sent through the mail to Col.
Robert Taylor, of this place, is conceded
by all to be a fraud and will never be pro
bated
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
MAIL CARRIER ARRESTED.

ST JOSEPH. No, Nov. 30-Ed Bowen, a
mail carrier, was arrested in this city to-
day for rifing mail matter. The losses
have been going on for three months.
Among the packages stolen being a hand
some lady S watch, which Bowen confessed
TO giving TO fast woman in this city.
MIR Elliott Marshall. who has acted as
secretary of the western base bali league
has announced his intention of reSiCning
his position. In recent interview he
stated that the old league viii be reorgan-
lied upon cheap salary basis
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
PEACF SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3o.-The PennsyI-
vania Peace society celebrated its 2lst an
niversary today. Resolutions were adopt
ed requesting congress to appropriate 500,
0O0,000 for the purpose of establishing in
dustrial manual training schools and kim
derGarten schools free TO both sexes, and
requesting I he president to recommend in
his forthcoming message to congress such
an appropriation. in lieu of the large APP
preparations already suggested for the sup
port and increase OF the army and navy:
depreciating the publicationsof reports of
pugilistic encounters; faToriHC the eXer-
else of suffrage without regard 10 sex, and
the prohibition of the liquog traffic.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
FRANKLIN'S GRAVE.
NEGLECTED IT LIES IN THE BUS
lest SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA.

The Philosopher Laid Away to Rest in .
Graveyard That Was Made Many Years
Ago-'Benjanin and Deborah Frank
Hn."
The bare. blank walls Of very old
burying ground are frowned down upon
by the towering structures OF manufacture
AID business that surround and hem taem
in in one Of the busiest parts OF Philadel-
phia. Inside the burying ground walls
are trees planted by men who died from
old age years ago. Birds come and rear
their wide mouthed families in this cool
oasis in the great desert Of throbbing city
streets. One old man, bent and wrinhed,
| takes an occasional walk over the scarcely
disceEnible, grass grown paths, and bis are
the only feet that tread the silent city Of
the dead.
In the Arch street wall, very near the
corner, an opening has been made. The
bricks have been taken away for space
Of perhaps dozen feet Through an
iron fence which covers this opening one
can get glimpse Of the peaceful grounds
within. That graveyard was made long
years ago, and the noisy city has grown
all about it, crowding it and jostling it,
| but never encroaching beyond its walls.
From sunup to midnight there is a con-
slant hurrying Of wagons and cars and
human beings by this metropolis. Yet
that grated opening has seldom visitor,
though there lies within few feet Of it
the dust Of man whose profound wis
| dom and humanity moved the whole civil.
! lied world.
BEARING HIS NAME.
Not three blocks away stands a great
| institution bearing his name-an institu-
! ton fostering all that is scientific and that
| lives to learn the hidden things Of nature S
! laws; that fosters and encourages the
genius of men and teaches industry and
the value of solid learning. Less distant
! in the opposite direction lies a great pub
lie square, one Of those beneficial breath
|. ing spaces of the city'S pent up masses,
bearing his name. BY its side there runs
O long, wide street bearing his name. And
all over the city there are mills and print
ing shops and factories and fOunderies
bearing his name, while all over the state
and the country there are towns and
townships and counties also bearing his
name Yet there lies his bones down in
the heart OF this big city, with arteries
throbbing with the work and pleasures Of
men, beneath a thin stone slab, which
grows greener and thinner year by year,
obscured by the iightest SHOWS Of winter,
| the earliest grasses Of summer and the
first fall of autumn leaves. A singular
end of marvellous man!
| looked through the bars. With much
| cranipg of my neck ard much pressing Of
my face against the bars | made out this
simple, fast fading inscription in the thin
marble slab
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-01
FOUND HER CHILD.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 30.-A Times Hauni-
bal special says that Miss Minnie O'Neil, a
l6-year-old girl who has been living with
Mr.. and Mrs W. C. McGan for six years,
was restored to her mother today. Her
mother. whose home is in Chicago, says
that Minnie was kidnapped from New
York eight years ago, and that she has
spent grept deal of money in searching
for he'll ever since. The Mccain family
claim that Minnie was given TO them by
friends of her parents and that they were
told that her parents were unable to pro-
vide for her Minnie was to have gone to
California last night with the McGans. but
after meeting her mother she decided to 90
home with her and they left for Chicago
TODAY